“In a world full of wealth, we have no money,” the Laurel State Register editorialized on Jan. 13, 1933, “That, it seems to us, sums up the present economic situation of the United States.” In March ...

We get that, but the word 'scrip' actually dates back far further – to medieval times when it was the name for a little bag used to carry money. The meaning shifted in subsequent centuries. A scrip ...

Cash or shares — which would you pick for your dividends? Here’s what scrip dividends are and reasons for investors to choose either option. Some companies give out dividends to their shareholders.

FOR the third time in five years, Greece is looking into the abyss. As in 2010 and 2012 the Hellenic Republic looks likely to run out of cash, and may soon miss scheduled debt repayments. But this ...

There’s marginal relief for stock market investors. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that scrip-wise disclosures are not required for short-term sale or intra-day trades. But if ...